Crime in Keynsham South: statistics, rates and trends
791 crimes were recorded in Keynsham South in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Keynsham South at a glance
- Crime trends in Keynsham South
- Types of crime in Keynsham South
- Keynsham South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Keynsham South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Keynsham South
- Demographics of Keynsham South
- Questions about crime in Keynsham South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (347), anti-social behaviour (169) and public order (70) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,897th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Keynsham South | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 791 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.5 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 10,075 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Keynsham South peaked in the year to August 2024 (822 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (588). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 791 | 78.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 663 | 65.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 822 | 81.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 611 | 60.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 669 | 66.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 714 | 70.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 692 | 68.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 588 | 58.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 798 | 79.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| July 2026 | 74 |
| June 2026 | 70 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 84 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 60 |
| December 2025 | 80 |
| November 2025 | 82 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 62 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (34% below) and burglary (33% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 24 to 43 and public order rose from 57 to 70.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 347 | 34.4 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 169 | 16.8 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Public order | 70 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 5.8 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Other theft | 43 | 4.3 | 6.4 | +79% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 1.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Keynsham South; the highest is Twerton & Whiteway (142.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset (35.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Keynsham South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keynsham North | 608 | 136.9 | +74% |
| Keynsham East | 633 | 98.6 | +26% |
| Publow & Whitchurch | 169 | 51.0 | -35% |
| Saltford | 266 | 35.3 | -55% |
| Weston | 314 | 55.7 | -29% |
| Newbridge | 511 | 87.8 | +12% |
| Twerton & Whiteway | 1,063 | 142.8 | +82% |
| Southdown | 582 | 80.0 | +2% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Keynsham South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (73).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 73 |
| On or near Amberley Close | 35 |
| On or near Parkhouse Lane | 35 |
| On or near Tamworth Road | 26 |
| On or near Temple Street | 24 |
| On or near Berkeley Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Trajectus Way | 21 |
| On or near Caernarvon Close | 20 |
| On or near Linnet Way | 19 |
| On or near Lulworth Road | 19 |
Of the 622 crimes in Keynsham South with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 169 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 301 | 48.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 161 | 25.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Keynsham South has an estimated population of 10,075 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (10%, against 20%), fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%) and more social housing (21%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Keynsham South average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Keynsham South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Keynsham South a safe place to live?
Keynsham South recorded 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,897th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Keynsham South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 347 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (169).
Is crime in Keynsham South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Keynsham South was up 19% on the year before: 791 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 663 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Keynsham South?
About 10,075 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Keynsham South?
Keynsham South is policed by Avon and Somerset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.